Definition/Meaning of rapid

• English - Adjective: rapid ( comparative more rapid , superlative most rapid ) Very swift or quick . a rapid stream;
• English - Adverb: rapid ( comparative more rapid , superlative most rapid ) ( archaic or colloquial ) Rapidly .
• English - Noun: rapid ( plural rapids ) ( often in the plural ) a rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water . ( dated ) A burst of rapid fire . Translations
• English - Etymology: From French rapide , from Latin rapidus
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation , US ) IPA (key) : /ˈɹæpɪd/